The State of New York requires that all child
performers under 18 years of age who either reside
in the state of New York or work in the state of New
York obtain a television work permit and UTMA/UGMA
account.
A
Temporary 15-Day Work Permit can be obtained on-line
for the child's FIRST job only. Parents must
read and follow the directions carefully on how to
obtain a six month work permit. Six month
permits must be renewed in the mail or your child
will not be allowed to work if he/she books another
job. It is your sole responsibility to keep
the permits current.
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VISIT THE NYS
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CHILD PERFORMER CENTER HERE:
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/laborstandards/secure/child_index.shtm
15-DAY
TEMPORARY PERMIT: click on
Child Performer Online Application System
6 MONTH PERMIT OR RENEWAL: click on
Child Permit Application Form
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UTMA stands for UNIFORM TRUST TO MINORS ACCOUNT.
UGMA stands for UNIFORM GIFT TO MINORS ACCOUNT.
Any bank can open these types of accounts for your
child. Or you can open a Blocked Trust account
at the following places:
·
ACTORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
CALL (212) 869-8926 AND ASK FOR MEMBER SERVICES.
·
FIRST ENTERTAINMENT CREDIT UNION
CALL 1-888-800-3328 X362
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For
information on obtaining a work permit in the state
of California please visit
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DLSE-CL.htm.
NOTE: CA permits are only required for jobs that
film in CA. Do not obtain this permit until you have
booked a CA job.
CA
payroll companies also require a Coogan Minor
Blocked Trust Account which can be acquired through
this link:
http://www.firstent.org/savings-coogan_minor_blocked_accounts.shtml
